Judging Freedom Larry Johnson : Is the CIA Fueling Iran’s Chaos?
Jan 12, 2026
Larry Johnson, a former intelligence analyst, dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding Iran. He critiques Trump's understanding of Venezuela's oil and calls out unilateral justifications for military intervention. Johnson asserts that the CIA and Mossad are influencing Iranian protests while spotlighting the media's role in shaping narratives. He warns against aggressive rhetoric from U.S. hawks and compares them to historical figures, emphasizing the need for checks on presidential power in the face of domestic unrest.
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Oil Realities Trump Overlooks
- Larry Johnson criticizes Donald Trump's understanding of Venezuela's oil and practical limitations.
- He explains Venezuela's production and investment realities undermine simplistic solutions like immediate large oil transfers.
Foreign Intelligence Orchestrated Unrest
- Larry Johnson asserts the CIA and Mossad coordinated a covert operation to foment unrest in Iran that began around December 28th.
- He links the effort to meetings between Netanyahu and Trump and to outside groups like the NCRI and MEK shaping protest narratives.
Narrative Aimed At Garnering Western Support
- Johnson says the NCRI (a front for the MEK) fed Western media disinformation claiming imminent collapse of Iran.
- He argues that narrative was intended to build Western public support for future military action.